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Sr. Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

San Rafael, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Sept 2024

About the role

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

Our Culture

It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.

Role Overview: The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office, under the supervision of the Global Head of DEI, is looking for a Senior Manager to join the team to design, develop, and execute comprehensive, high-impact interventions that support BioMarin’s DEI strategy with a strong focus on recruitment, metrics, and reporting. This role requires a strategic leader who can integrate DEI into core people practices, ensuring that our workplace becomes increasingly diverse, inclusive, and engaged. The DEI office is responsible for leading strategy, communication, partnerships, and outreach related to BioMarin’s DEI mission. Key Responsibilities: Guides and directs appropriate stakeholders to increase the level of diversity awareness and establish initiatives to hire, advance, and retain underrepresented candidates by understanding and presenting diversity metrics, project managing initiatives to ensure execution in a timely manner.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams across BioMarin to design and implement effective DEI interventions (e.g., talent pipeline, candidate funnel, training) that help us attract diverse candidates and build high-performing, diverse teams. Track outcomes and success metrics along the way.
- Go deep into our diversity data and metrics, supporting our reporting requirements internally and externally with our Compliance, Legal, and People Team partners. Leveraging data to inspire action and drive outcomes across the organization.
- Partner with the People Analytics team to help design and execute effective updates for leadership that highlight progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with global and DEI leaders to implement enterprise-wide programs and initiatives that consider regional laws, culture, and needs.
- Support Employee & Community Resource Groups to help shape the strategy for these groups, including managing projects that drive retention, advancement, and engagement at BioMarin.
- Facilitate and support execution of internal DEI training, workshops and educational opportunities.
- The DEI Office is new and evolving. As such, the responsibilities of this role may change over time as the Office is established and continues to evolve.